US could reliably source most electricity from renewables, says expert

US could reliably source most electricity from renewables, says expert | BOEM begins review of proposed Mass. offshore wind farm | LEEDCo shares documents supporting Lake Erie project Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version ADVERTISEMENT March 30, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update US could reliably source most electricity from renewables, says expert Stable policies and infrastructure growth would enable the US to source the majority of its electricity needs from renewables like wind and solar without threatening grid reliability, said North American Electric Reliability Director of Reliability Assessment and System Analysis John Moura. "You can have 30%, 40%, 80% renewable resources, you just have to plan and operate the system correctly," he said. S&P Global Platts (3/29)       BOEM begins review of proposed Mass. offshore wind farm (Tobias Schwarz/AFP/Getty Images) The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is preparing to review Avangrid Renewables and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners' construction and operation plan for an 800-megawatt offshore wind proposed for the Massachusetts coast. "The offshore wind industry continues to advance at a rapid rate, and the Administration's commitment to energy security as well as strong state leadership will ensure its success," BOEM acting Director Walter Cruickshank said. ReNews (UK) (3/29)         Project Focus LEEDCo shares documents supporting Lake Erie project The Lake Erie Energy Development Corp. has filed new documents with the Ohio Power Siting Board in hopes of advancing its proposed Icebreaker offshore wind pilot in Lake Erie, said the company. "We see absolutely no reason for any more delay on our permit application before the Ohio Power Siting Board," said Director of Sustainable Development Beth Nagusky. National Public Radio (3/29)       Operations & Maintenance Fred Olsen, Falcon partner to offer US offshore wind services Fred Olsen Windcarrier and Falcon Global are teaming up to offer installation and feeder vessels and crews for offshore wind projects in the US, according to the firms. "This unique combination of available assets and experience in an exclusive agreement will enable installation of multi-megawatt offshore turbines in the US, bringing business case certainty to the developers," said Fred Olsen Vice President Ketil Arvesen. ReNews (UK) (3/30)       Partnership formed for design services for US offshore wind Consultancy firm WSP and Wood Thilsted, a structural and geotechnical specialist, have formed a new partnership through which they will provide "detailed design services" for the US offshore wind industry, according to the companies. "Improved design of offshore wind foundations has contributed significantly to reducing the overall cost of energy for offshore wind in Europe," added Wood Thilsted Director Alastair Muir Wood. ReNews (UK) (3/30)       Economy, Energy & Trends UK produced record amount of clean energy in 2017 (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Renewable energy accounted for 29.4% of all energy generation in the UK in 2017. In a related story, Britain reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 3% last year. ReNews (UK) (3/29),  Reuters (3/29)         Report: Renewables accounted for 93% of new capacity added in India in Q4 Renewables accounted for 93% of the generating capacity brought online in India in the fourth quarter of 2017, up from 92% in Q3, according to government agencies. The report said wind accounted for 5% of the total added in the quarter. CleanTechnica (3/29)       Policy Watch US agency to help fund feasibility study in East Africa EleQtra Mozambique Limitada has received a grant from the US Trade and Development Agency to help study the feasibility of a proposed 120-megawatt in the Republic of Mozambique in East Africa. "At the same time, this project will create opportunities for US businesses in a growing sector in Mozambique," said USTDA Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa Lida Fitts. North American Windpower online (3/29)       AWEA News How did wind energy perform during the Bomb Cyclone? Extreme weather events offer an opportunity to take stock of our power system -- how well will it withstand days of prolonged stress? Earlier this year, the eastern half of the US faced one of these trials, as the "Bomb Cyclone" blasted the region with frigid air for a number of days. The result: no major power plant outages, and a power system that held strong in the face of challenging weather conditions. And wind power made an important contribution to a resilient energy mix, helping to keep the lights on for American families and businesses. Read more.      Learn more about AWEA: AWEA Home | Events | Take Action AWEA Facebook | AWEA Twitter | AWEA LinkedIn CAREERS IN WIND powered by Program Associate WIND ENERGY FOUNDATION - Dist. Columbia Grassroots Intern | Power of Wind AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION - Dist. Columbia Federal Affairs Associate AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION - Dist. Columbia Senior Director/Vice President, Public Affairs AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION - Washington DC, Dist. Columbia System Operator/Generation Dispatcher CUSTOMIZED ENERGY SOLUTIONS - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania View More Listings | Post a Job As long as the world shall last there will be wrongs, and if no man objected and no man rebelled, those wrongs would last forever. Clarence Darrow, lawyer      These stories were selected and summarized by independent editors at SmartBrief Inc., not by AWEA's staff, and do not represent AWEA positions. They reflect the variety of daily coverage of American wind power. 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